Mozilla today pushed out the latest version of its Firefox browser, which includes a new look and customization options, among other things.

Some users got a sneak peek at the new features last month in the Firefox Version 29 beta release, which boasted an updated sync feature that makes it easier to set up and add multiple devices to any Firefox account on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android.

"We reimagined and redesigned Firefox to reflect how you use the Web today and we are excited to introduce many features," Mozilla said in a blog post, which tipped "an elegant and fun design."

According to Firefox Vice President Johnathan Nightingale, who walked through the browser's biggest changes in a video (below), the update is more than skin deep.

Users will find improvements under the hood, like a new menu, now located in the right corner of the toolbar, which houses the most common controls, features, and add-ons in one place.

And, just like the rest of the new Firefox, the menu is entirely customizable, allowing you to remove and add your favorite tools for easy access.

"This level of Firefox customization puts you in control of your Web experience and is unmatched by any other browser," the company promised.

Most notably, Version 29 comes with a new sync feature, which - similar to rival Google Chrome - makes it easier to access Firefox from any device. Just create a Firefox Account for access to Awesome Bar history, saved passwords, bookmarks, open tabs, and form data across computers and Android devices.

Today's upgrade extends to on-the-go users, who can now customize the swipeable History, Top Sites, Bookmarks, and Reading List home screen pages and choose one to make your mobile default.

That page will appear automatically when opening a new tab or starting a new session, "so you can get to your favorite sites faster," Mozilla said. Users can also hide pages they don't use regularly, or bury them completely for a cleaner look.

"We looked at every piece of Firefox and made everything more enjoyable and easier to use," the company said, like simplified bookmarks that are now easy to create and manage with a single click.

Stephanie began as a PCMag reporter in May 2012. She moved to New York City from Frederick, Md., where she worked for four years as a multimedia reporter at the second-largest daily newspaper in Maryland. She interned at Baltimore magazine and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (in the town of Indiana, in the state of Pennsylvania) with a degree in journalism and mass communications.
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